18 Reviews of Property 229883 in Sea Ranch, California

Stayed here for my 50th birthday weekend in early October 2011. We have rented other homes in Sea Ranch in the past, but this was by far our favorite.

The entire back wall of the house is windows, providing sweeping views down a sloping meadow to the ocean; the pictures you can see online do not do justice to this panoramic view. We'd sit in the living room or at the table on the back deck and watch raptors wheeling in the sky with the sunlit ocean as a backdrop. We also saw many other birds, along with many deer.

On a more practical front, this was the best-equipped rental house we've ever rented. Real pots, pans, crockery, etc. Nice laundry setup in the garage. The most comfortable leather recliners and ottomans in the living room; I wanted to spirit one home with me. Even the knives in the kitchen were more than serviceable, and knives in rental condo/house kitchens are NEVER better than cheap garbage. We didn't do much prep in the kitchen, but we did some, and even though I brought my chef's knife with me, I never even unwrapped it. There was no need.

The hot tub off the master bedroom was cozy and screened enough by foliage to afford privacy, yet open to the air. And it was even able to get the water hot enough for my tastes.

The location is also prime. It was whisper-quiet, yet only 5 minutes to Gualala and the Surf Supermarket, a decent pizzeria, etc. Even closer is Sea Ranch golf course, which I hadn't played in years. What a great wild wooly track! Definitely a golfer's golf course.

Klaus, the owner, was easy to work with, and provided extensive directions, instructions, etc. I recommend reading his excellent FAQ about the house before your visit.

We would recommend Bella Vista to anyone. We're already plotting a return with some old friends with whom we sometimes vacation, because we know they'd love it also.

My brother (from CA) and I (from MO) have been renting vacation property near California's coast for our annual "family reunion" since 2008. "Bella Vista" was our very favorite by far!

Most of our days were sunny, and the panoramic view of the ocean was spectacular. The interior of the house is beautiful and functional, and the owners were very cooperative. We highly recommend it, and we are looking forward to spending more of our "reunions" at "Bella Vista."

Every once in a while you just need a girls weekend. This was the perfect place to have it! We sat on the deck and watched the ocean as we had morning coffee. Spent the afternoon sitting at the kitchen table beading. The evenings were wonderful watching romance comedies and drinking wine. The kichen was well equipped with a view out to the ocean. After arriving Fri evening and unpacking, it was time to start dinner. everything was easy to find in the kitchen.
We never left the house - watched the fog roll in and out, watched the stars come out and talked and talked and talked!
Thank you so much for the use of your fabulous home. It was very welcoming and comfortable. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to beat the heat or as a respite from a hectic daily life.

Guests Paul and Mary rented Bella Vista in December 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book:
"There are so few places in our world that enfold our hearts and our souls -- in northern California, we have had the incredible good fortune to live in one of them, the Sea Ranch. This is our first stay at Bella Vista. The view and setting of your lovely home is wonderful, but we especially loved reading this book (comment: referring to our guest book) of Bella Vista and feel very fortunate to have had this time in a place that has shared so many special moments in the lives of so many. Thank you, Paul and Mary ... "

Guests Suzanne and Friends rented Bella Vista in July 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book:
"What a wonderful "girls weekend"! Thank you ever so much for opening your beautiful home to us. "Your casa felt like our casa." What a fantastic view, both in the light of day and in the evening. We even got to see several deer grazing, from the deck. We have decided this is a place we will definitely want to return to ..."

Guests Laurie and Michael rented Bella Vista in September 2008 and left the following entry in the guest book:
"We are so happy to have found Bella Vista! We spent four whole days here mostly doing nothing -- very relaxing. We enjoyed the views, went for walks, read, cooked ... Thanks for your well-equipped kitchen, especially for sharp knives."

Guests Kim and John rented Bella Vista in July, 2009, and left the following entry in the guest book:
"Four very happy guests! We bicycled, put our inflatable boat out into the Gualala River; swam; roamed the beach a.m. and p.m. (a zillion anenomes) and thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent here."

Guests Leo and Lorraine rented Bella Vista in February, 2010, and left the following entry in the guest book:
"We have stayed at many properties at "The Sea Ranch." We totally enjoyed the many amenities we found here; great location, views, great kitchen, comfortable beds, well maintained furniture, Thank you. We will return."